DIDD and resources for parents of children with disabilities in the State of Tennessee
Commissioner Brad Turner is head of the Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DIDD) and part of the executive branch of government that oversees the administration, operation, and policy in the State of Tennessee.
We Rock The Spectrum Gym in Franklin, Tennessee
Today we will be speaking to Steven Kormanitsky of the franchise: We Rock The Spectrum, which is slated to open in Franklin, Tennessee later this year. So grab that cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy.
PeerKnect: An app that creates social connections...
Emily Bruce is the CEO and Founder of Determinism, LLC, the developer of the platform PeerKnect. She is a Board Certified and licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA, LBA) in the State of Tennessee with an M.S., in Psychology. She joins us today to talk about PeerKnect.
Tennessee Center for Decision-Making Support
In episode number 52, we talk with Penny Johnson from the Tennessee Center for Decision-Making support. Penny has some insightful information for us and we talk all things decision making ranging from how we build capacity, understanding options, deciding and being able to communicate those decisions. She also gives us a brief overview of ABLE Accounts, the difference between Power Attorney and Durable Power Attorney, as well as just a little bit on a special needs trust.
Advocacy at The Arc TN
Dara Bacon, Communications Director, at The Arc TN talks about Advocacy
Cerebral Palsy Conference
Joshua Smith, Executive Director of Green Mountain Support Services based in Vermont, chats to us about the upcoming virtual cerebral palsy conference.
Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Horse-Riding
Linda Frease is a creative and experienced occupational therapist from St Petersburg, Florida(USA). She is a member of the American Hippotherapy Association and provides us with some clarification between hippotherapy vs adaptive/therapeutic riding and the benefits of equine assisted therapy...
Adaptive Cycling
Ashley Schilling, PT joins us for an exciting conversation that spans how she got into physical therapy, the origin story of Music City Trykes, Wired on Development, benefits of cycling for children with disabilities, and an upcoming course on August 21 geared towards physical therapists wanting to know about how to access and find the right adaptive bike for a child.
Signal Centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Alex Farrell is a marketing and communication specialist at Child Care WAGE$ Tennessee and a co-host of the “Lean Into You” Podcast.
The Models and Language of Disability
"What makes special needs, special?" This question is asked and answered during today's episode which is centered on the models and language of disability.
Alex Lopiccolo: "The King of Swings"
Alex Lopiccolo a/k/a Mr. Alex is an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant. Alex is well known as The King of Swings.
"The Cracks That Let the Light In" By Jessica Moxham
Jessica Moxham is an architect who lives in London. In March 2021 her book, The Cracks That Let the Light In, was published and it talks about the lessons learned from being Ben, her disabled son's, mother.
How to Answer Questions related to your child’s disability.
In today's episode, I will be chatting with Rose Reif, a licensed clinical mental health counselor from Carrie North Carolina, whose niche practice focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.
The Sensory System and its relation to Dyslexia, ADHD and Executive Function.
In Episode 41 Christine Robenhalt, PT educates listeners about signs and symptoms of dyslexia and ADHD and things parents can do to help while figuring out how to get testing and resources.
The Universal Design of BILLY Footwear.
Billy Price together with his business partner Darin Donaldson founded an innovative footwear company based on a signature universal designed shoe. In this episode, Billy walks us through the origin story, product development, and going to market…
Crady Schneider and the Memphis Mom Collective
In this episode, we chat with Crady Schneider co-owner of Memphis Mom Collective, an online parenting resource. Dig in and enjoy this insightful talk that covers some diverse topics.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and today we chat with Keli Gooch who is a licensed mental health professional, author, and special-needs mom to Tayler her 18-year-old daughter with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism.
Thomas Coronado of Jordan's Grab 'n Go in Dyersburg, TN
Jordan's Grab 'n Go is a mom-and-pop convenience store that specializes in GOOD FOOD FAST. Thomas Coronado the co-owner/manager is a big brother to Jordan, a young adult on the Autism spectrum. This family business serves up unique and tantalizing dishes however the diversity here extends beyond its creative menu as Jordan's evolves into an inclusive workplace for several individuals with special needs.
Mighty Miracles Foundation
Amanda Dickinson is a professor, writer, founder of the Mighty Miracles Foundation. This is a nonprofit that sends free care packages to current NICU families across the country.
Biography of Jerusha Mather
Jerusha Mather is a Ph.D. student in the Medical Sciences at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. Jerusha presents with athetoid cerebral palsy and this is the motivation for her research work.